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Aconcagua and the Southern Andes
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Guidebook to climbing Aconcagua in Argentina. With descriptions for the Normal route (taking 12 days) or the Vacas Valley route (14 days). The treks cover difficult mountain terrain up to 6962m and are suitable for experienced walkers and mountaineers. The 12-day Normal (Horcones Valley) route and the 14-day Vacas Valley (Polish Glacier) route are both described, along with several acclimatisation treks in the Aconcagua, Vallecitos and Tupungato areas of the southern Andes and near Santiago in Chile.
Features
- Sketch mapping is included
- Guidance on preparing for high-altitude mountaineering, acclimatisation and staying healthy
- Advice on permits, equipment, food and water, and hiring guides and mules
- Detailed information on accommodation and local facilities
- Things to do in Mendoza and Santiago, including information on local cuisine and wine tasting
- Seasons: possible mid-November to mid-March; high season is December/January; weather is best mid-December to mid-February
- Centres include; Santiago, Mendoza, Puente del Inca, Los Penitentes, Tupungato
- Must see sights include: Aconcagua, highest mountain in the world outside the Himalayas, summit of the Americas; Tupungato and El Plomo; Maipo volcano; Santiago City
Specs
Author: Jim Ryan
Edition: 3rd (2018)
Pages: 184
ISBN: 9781852849740
Publisher: Cicerone
Weight: 220g
Dimensions: 17.2 x 11.6 cm
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